Frank Abe - We Hereby Refuse: Japanese American Resistance to Wartime Incarceration

The video discusses a graphic novel, 'We Hereby Refuse,' which explores Japanese American resistance to wartime incarceration. It highlights the stories of three individuals who resisted in different ways, including legal battles and draft resistance. The novel connects historical events to modern issues of racial profiling and discrimination, emphasizing the moral responsibility to defend marginalized groups. The graphic novel is effective in educating students about these historical and contemporary issues.

In what ways does the graphic novel aim to educate students about the history of Japanese American incarceration?

How does the graphic novel connect historical events to contemporary issues?

What does the phrase 'never again' signify in the context of the text?

What moral authority do Japanese Americans claim in relation to current issues of exclusion and racism?